Greek Food Decoder 2.2

There is much more to Greek cuisine than gyros, moussaka, and baklava. Discover gogkes, ambelofasoula, stamnagathi, sargos, skaros, thrapsalo and a myriad of other culinary delights with the Greek Food Decoder app.

The culinary landscape in Greece is currently experiencing a thrilling renaissance. Esteemed chefs are innovating with the nation's exceptional ingredients such as pistachios, olives, tomatoes, and a wide variety of cheeses unique to Greece. Ancient regional recipes are being revived in restaurants while farmers are cultivating heirloom wheat variants. The rise of ingredients like mastica and dittany, exclusive to Greece's soil, further adds to the gastronomic appeal. Surprising discoveries await, including Greek truffles, caviar, and saffron.

The Greek Food Decoder serves as an indispensable tool for navigating the vibrant food scenes of Greece and Cyprus. With 685 entries encompassing over 2000 Greek terms (presented in both Greek and English), this app transcends a mere dictionary. Detailed entries provide insights into numerous foods, complemented by a map highlighting their origins.

Its offline advanced search feature facilitates quick lookup of Greek terms for various foods and provides English translations of words commonly encountered in restaurants or while grocery shopping, making it ideal for culinary exploration off the beaten path. Moreover, embedded links guide users to recipes and additional insights shared by renowned Greek food bloggers and chefs.

Author Dana Facaros' extensive experience and passion for Greece shine through her work, with a history that includes penning the first English guidebook covering all the Greek islands for Cadogan Guides at just 20 years old. Regular visits to Greece over the years—with prolonged stays in Ikaria and Attica—have fueled her writing for prestigious publications like the Sunday Times and the Sunday Times Travel Magazine.